USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76

[mtbediz]

15 minutes ago, GGibson said:

Great work, Mustafa!  You continue to inspire us all.  In that first picture, how did you tie off that gammoning in such a tight spot?!? Nice detail, sir!

Thanks Greg. I deliberately held off installing the gratings at the bow until now, just to make it easier to secure the gammoning. Without the gratings in place, tying it wasn’t difficult at all. I’d recommend you do the same, it saves a lot of trouble.

[Unegawahya]

On 1/26/2026 at 8:33 AM, Der Alte Rentner said:

While you're still on R&R, could you put some thought into recommending some work that I could take with me on my upcoming R&R trip (starting Saturday).  You know that I'm wrapping up the fighting tops on my build, but I won't be taking my mill with me.  I also didn't have time to order (or make) a serving machine.  That surely limits the options.  Still, I'm thinking there will be many blocks to strop.  Can you suggest where I focus my priorities for doing that while gone?  I would sincerely appreciate it.  Thanks

 

If you are wanting better blocks, I got a complete set made for the Model Shipways kit from Dry Dock Models. They’re a beautiful dark pear wood. 

[Der Alte Rentner]

22 hours ago, Unegawahya said:

If you are wanting better blocks, I got a complete set made for the Model Shipways kit from Dry Dock Models. They’re a beautiful dark pear wood. 

That's a very tempting offer.  Let me see how they compare to the Syren blocks I've been using, and I'll get back to you via private channel.

 

Thank you

Edited 9 hours ago by Der Alte Rentner

[Der Alte Rentner]

I'll chime in along with Jon and Gregg - truly inspiring work, Mustafa!  

[Der Alte Rentner]

On 1/30/2026 at 3:27 PM, mtbediz said:

Thanks Greg. I deliberately held off installing the gratings at the bow until now, just to make it easier to secure the gammoning. Without the gratings in place, tying it wasn’t difficult at all. I’d recommend you do the same, it saves a lot of trouble.

Ha! I wish I'd gotten that advice some months ago. Oh well, what's a little more trouble at this point? 😁

[mtbediz]

2 hours ago, Der Alte Rentner said:

Oh well, what's a little more trouble at this point? 😁

Don't worry Peter, I might have gone a bit overboard 😁 With the gratings in place, tying the Gammoning knot won’t be easy, and wrapping it around the bowsprit will be tricky too. It could also make the bumkins installation a bit of a headache.

Edited 6 hours ago by mtbediz